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My Question to the group is what do you know about Metalurgy and Hardware Grades to be used for Marine Applications ?
We all know Stainless Steel is Used But are there any Other Grades Exceptable or better ? Stainless is Great But the Shear Stength is Lousy..and For Marine Engines This may not...